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If you’ve ever skipped breakfast, thinking you’d make up for it later, or grabbed something quick on the go that left you bloated and sluggish, this one’s for you. Breakfast isn’t just a morning ritual—it’s the foundation for how your gut (and your whole body) functions throughout the day. Let’s loo...

If you’ve ever felt bloated, anxious, or fatigued and couldn’t pinpoint why, your gut and hormones might be at odds. The gut-hormone connection is a fascinating, yet often overlooked, piece of the health puzzle. Your gut doesn’t just influence digestion—it plays a major role in regulating your hormo...

When it comes to digestive health, there’s one tip that is given out over and over again, and deserves a closer look: fiber.

While probiotics and gut-healing supplements often take the spotlight, fiber is the foundation that helps your gut thrive. Yet, studies show that most people aren’t eating en...

When we talk about gut health, we’re really talking about the foundation of our well-being. Our gut influences our digestion, energy levels, mood, immune health, and so much more. For many, however, the path to gut healing feels costly and complicated, but it doesn't have to be.

Focusing on the bas...

Have you ever noticed that after a restless night of sleep, not only is your mind foggy, but your stomach also feels “off”?

Maybe you’re more bloated, your digestion feels sluggish, or you’re craving sugary foods?

It’s no coincidence—your gut and sleep are deeply connected, and how you sleep affec...

Many of us eat on the go, distracted by screens, or while multitasking. We often overlook the importance of how we eat, focusing solely on what we eat (I know, basics aren't sexy). But the truth is, eating hygiene—the way we approach our meals—plays a key role in digestion and can have a huge impact...

Ever wondered what's really going on inside your gut?

You’ve probably heard a lot about probiotics and the importance of a balanced gut microbiome, but there's one specific bacterium that might not be on your radar yet: Akkermansia muciniphila.

This powerful microbe plays a significant role in mai...

When we think of digestive issues like heartburn, bloating, and indigestion, our minds often jump to the idea of too much stomach acid. I know in my conventional medicine training these symptoms were treated with a proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) to lower the acid and 👏 voila! Symptoms resolved and ple...

Understanding the Human Microbiome Project: A Key to Women’s Gut Health

Gut health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, especially for women. Recent research has unveiled that the state of our gut can influence everything from digestion to immunity and even mental health. Gut health just doe...

The Power of Prebiotics: Nourishing Your Gut for Optimal Health

According to a 2022 survey by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), nearly 40% of Americans have experienced digestive health issues that have disrupted their daily lives in the past year. These issues can include uncomfo...